Andrew Schantz
Principal
“I always thought engineering was about developing creative ways to solve problems. In a way, it still is, but it is much more about being good stewards.”
It is about being good stewards of our client’s and the earth’s resources while developing ways to add value to every aspect of a project. To be able to earn our client’s trust while pushing the limits of proven design methods to support their mission brings me satisfaction and makes me look forward to the next project.
With an extensive background in designing electrical systems for petrochemical, industrial, pharmaceutical, and mission critical markets, Andrew Schantz joined AEI's Chicago office in 2008. He has managed technically complex designs for healthcare, higher education, science and technology, and mission-critical projects. Andrew’s project achievements involve the 900,000 square foot Lavin Pavilion for Northwestern Medicine; the 233,000 square foot Center for Translational Research and Education for Loyola University; four separate data centers buildouts for the University of Chicago; and the 700,000 square foot Regional Academic Health Center for Indiana University Health. He is a mentor and the technical lead for the electrical department in AEI’s Chicago office and a current project manager for Advocate Aurora Health, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Cook County, and University of Chicago Medicine.